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Florida Man in Osage County Jail on Child Abuse Charges

Feb 23, 2026

The Pawhuska Police Department worked in conjunction with the Osage County Sheriff's Office to arrest a Florida man hiding in Pawhuska.   The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office informed the Pawhuska Police Department that Dakya Kirby was wanted on charges of cruelty toward a ch ... read more »

Tickets on Sale for Pawhuska School Honors Banquet

Feb 23, 2026

This is the final week to purchase tickets for next Monday's Pawhuska High School Honors Banquet. This year, 34 Pawhuska high school students will be recognized for their hard work and dedication in the classroom at the Osage County Fairgrounds.   Tickets cost $15 and must be pur ... read more »

Osage Co Commissioners Have Standard Monday Meeting

Feb 23, 2026

The Board of Osage County Commissioners met at the fairgrounds for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning.    At that meeting, there were two utility permits signed for district one. The board also approved 4Paws animal shelter in Pawhuska to use the ... read more »

Washington Co. Commissioners Approve Claim for Exempt Manufacturing Properties

Feb 23, 2026

The Washington County Commissioners approved a form Monday to the State of Oklahoma for a claim of lost ad valorum revenue due to exempt manufacturing facilities in the county.   District 1 Commissioner Mitch Antle says it is a small amount, but there are two companies within the cou ... read more »

Nowata Co. Commissioners Revisit Radio Issues

Feb 23, 2026

The Nowata County Commissioners held a reguarly scheduled meeting at the Nowata County Annex.   The board discussed improvements to the courthouse and approved a reimbursement claim from the election board.   During a discussion of dispatcher radio signals in areas of th ... read more »

Blood Drive Happening Today at Library

Feb 23, 2026

If you’ve got about an hour and a functioning pulse, the American Red Cross could use you today. A blood drive is happening now at the Bartlesville Public Library in Meeting Room A, running from 11:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Organizers are encouraging donors to stop by and help boost local ... read more »

17th Annual Shamrock the Ville

Feb 23, 2026

Shamrock the Ville Returns for 17th Year to Benefit Mary Martha Outreach on Bartlesville. Shamrock the Ville is a community 5K and 1-mile fun run set for Saturday, March 7th.    Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Misty Wishall with Mary Martha Outreach said the 5K starts at 9:00 ... read more »

Get Real Ministries Jesus Burger and More

Feb 20, 2026

Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Pastor Rando Gamble of Get Real Ministries invited everyone to their monthly Jesus Burger event this Saturday, noon, at 411 W. 14th Street, in Bartlesville.     Pastor Gamble urged everyone to come and be fed spiritually and physically wit ... read more »

Former Dewey Pet Salon Owner Pleads Guilty, Sentenced to Jail

Feb 20, 2026

A former Dewey pet salon owner will spend the next two years in jail after pleading guilty to animal cruelty charges. 51-year-old Angela Aldana was sentenced Feb. 17 to two consecutive one-year jail terms after pleading guilty to two misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals. In addition to ja ... read more »

Oklahoma Union Announces Adjusted Class Schedule

Feb 20, 2026

Oklahoma Union School has announced changes to their school calendar to reflect snow days.   Oklahoma Union will not have school on April 3, 10, and 17. April 3 is Good Friday.   School will be in session on April 24, May 1 and May 8. OKU notes that more adjustments will ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Indecent Acts on Minor

Feb 20, 2026

A Bartlesville man is facing a felony charge after allegedly performing indecent acts on a minor child.   69-year-old Terry Gillett was charged on Friday with lewd or indecent acts to a child under 16.   According to the Bartlesville Police Department, Gillett was allege ... read more »

Osage Co Commissioners to Meet Monday

Feb 20, 2026

The Board of Osage County Commissioners will convene for a regularly scheduled meeting at the fairgrounds on Monday morning. At that meeting, the board will consider signing a resolution that would set the priority list for the county improvements for the road and bridge improvement plan. ... read more »

Two Skiatook Individuals Facing Drug Charges

Feb 20, 2026

Two Skiatook individuals are facing drug-related charges. The News on 6 reports this is part of a narcotic trafficking investigation within the city. Leonardo Villagrana is facing charges of being in possession of drug paraphernalia and being in possession of a controlled dangerous substance. ... read more »

Employee of the Month for February

Feb 20, 2026

The Bartlesville Employee Advisory Committee has named its February employee of the month. Accounting and Finance Lead Customer Service Technician Karla Fecht was nominated by her co-workers earlier in the month. Here is part of what Whitney Mosley had to say about Fecht's hardwork:   ... read more »

Washington County Fire Contained, No Houses Lost

Feb 20, 2026

A Washington County Emergency Management Facebook post states the fire remains contained and 16 area agencies continue to monitor any hot spots. No homes were lost in the fire.    This comes after a fire broke out near Onion Prairie Road and Rattlesnake Hill on Thursday afternoo ... read more »